Question

What is solution to equation ? 4x + 5 = -3

Answer 1

`\: \: \: \: \: \: 4x + 5 = - 3 \\ = > 4x = -3 - 5 \\ = > 4x = - 8 \\ = > x = ( - 8)/(4) \\ = > x > - 2`

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

Solve for x:

4x (+ 5-5) = -3-5

4x = -8

4x/4 = -8/4

x=-2

Checking Answer:

4(-2) + 5= -3

-8 + 5 = -3

-3 = -3

Answer is Correct.